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Zhang Qian and the Opening of Trans-Eurasian Routes
Describe Zhang Qian's diplomatic journey to the Western Regions during the Han Dynasty and how it opened formal trade channels.
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The Silk Road and Trans-Eurasian Trade Networks
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Analyze overland and maritime Silk Road routes, trade commodities, geographic obstacles, and the diffusion of Buddhism across Eurasia.
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Learning standards covered
7.T1.2.gMassachusetts Social Studies Standards · 5th Gradethe role topography and geography played in making trade along the several routes of the Silk Road viable and lucrative; connections through trade routes to Africa, Europe, and China
7.T2b.2.fMassachusetts Social Studies Standards · 5th GradeChina’s role in trade across Asia and to and from Africa and Europe along the Silk Roads and the introduction of Buddhism in China starting c. 1st century CE.